High energy and high protein drinks

Appetite for Life

High energy and high protein drinks

Food and drinks high in energy and protein can be
useful if you have lost weight recently without trying, have a poor appetite,
or are finding it hard to eat enough.

Fortified milk

This
can be used in hot or cold drinks, or as a substitute for milk in your
custard, soup or casseroles.

To
make one cup of fortified milk, add two tablespoons of milk powder to one
cup of full-cream milk. Whisk together.

You
can use commercial energy powders such as Sustagen® or Ensure® in place of
milk powder in these recipes.

Banana smoothie

Blend
together a cup of fortified milk, a banana and a scoop of ice cream – with
honey or sugar to taste.

You
can also add strawberries, blueberries or mango or any other fruit (fresh,
frozen or tinned).

High energy Milo®

Add two teaspoons of Milo® to one cup of fortified
milk. This can be served hot (warmed on the stove or in a microwave) or cold
(with a scoop of ice cream). You can try the same drink using coffee instead
of, or as well as, Milo®.

Readymade supplement
drinks

You can buy ready-made supplement drinks from
supermarkets or chemists.

This general advice was accurate at the time of
publication (April 2015). For more information about high energy high protein
drinks in relation to your individual needs, see your GP or accredited
practising dietitian.

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